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How to get fromSan Antonio to Palm Desertby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Antonio to Palm Desert by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SAT - PSP
    6h 12m
    $156–611

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus bus El Paso
    21h 11m
    $207–362

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Yuma Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    29h 24m
    $396–812

  4. Drive 1,207.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Palm Desertcar car 1,207.7 mi
    19h 9m
    $221–319

  5. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AUS - PSP
    6h 35m
    $169–636

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Big Springbus bus Greyhound US1184s
    2. Take the bus from Big Spring to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    30h 6m
    $200–384

San Antonio to Palm Desert by train, bus, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration29h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,120.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via I-35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 21h 11m.

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